Easton Cyclist Injured

Struck Deer On Route 33

An Easton man was injured yesterday when he struck a deer while riding his motorcycle on Route 33 in Bushkill Township.

Leonard Price, 37, of 360 Taylor Ave., was being treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, at press time last night, a hospital spokesman said.

At 8:56 p.m., Price had been traveling north on Route 33 about one mile north of Belfast when a deer ran out in front of him and he hit it and slid 176 feet after impact, state police at Belfast said. Price was transported to the hospital by MedEvac. Route 33 was closed at the scene for 25 minutes while the helicopter landed, troopers said.